Guest Post by Amy Collett Relocating for your job can be an exciting but daunting idea. On one hand, there is a good chance that you are moving for a better position, but the process of getting from point A to B can be quite tricky if you aren’t prepared. Meghan Carroll, realtor at RE/MAX […]
Inventory. This one word has a big impact on pretty much every factor of the real estate market. In the past year, inventory has continued its trend of record low numbers, driving up demand, home prices, and buyer frustration along with it. But, new data suggests that this winter may see a flurry of new […]
From Realtor Magazine Simple kitchen and bath improvements can leave home shoppers swooning over a listing, according to a new study by Knock, a site about homeownership. Homes are selling fast, but certain home updates can help them sell even faster. An updated home can sell an average of 30% faster than a home without […]
By Michael Gerrity from World Property Journal National property broker Redfin is reporting that nearly one-quarter (24%) of first-time homebuyers are using stimulus money for their down payment in the U.S. Stimulus money is the second-most common way of accumulating money for a down payment, after saving directly from paychecks. The report is based on a […]
Guest post by: Holly D. Johnson | Original article here. Paying with plastic can be infinitely more convenient than paying with cash, but the type of plastic card you pay with still matters. After all, credit cards and debit cards don’t work the same way, and they both have plenty of pros and cons. If you’re wondering […]
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From Realtor.com Greens may dominate paint firms’ lists of the hottest color of the year, but neutral colors still reign for the largest buyer pool. Eighty-one percent of interior design experts recently surveyed say whites and creams are the best colors to use when selling a house in 2022, according to the Paint & Color […]
Let’s compare how the real estate market in Monmouth and Ocean counties performed in January 2022 compared to last year. Check out the infographics I created based on the information supplied by the Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors (MORR). If you have any questions about home sales in your market, contact me anytime! 732-508-7402 #BuySellRentWithMC ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• […]
From HomeAdvisor.com The housing market has surged in the past year or so, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Homes are disappearing off the market faster than they have in years, and they are selling for more than before. According to a recent Realtor.com study, October 2021’s median listing price was $380,000. That’s a […]
GUEST POST: By Adam Taylor With record numbers of people working from home these days, home offices have become quite the craze. Many people are permanently working from home, meaning that they need dedicated spaces to work. That being said, it isn’t always easy to outfit a small living space with a home office. In […]
Boost Your Decluttering Motivation Do you feel in control of the clutter in your home or does your clutter have control of you? The problem with clutter is that it will taunt you, calling out demands every time you walk past it. It reminds you there is one more task yet to take care of […]
From Realtor Magazine As the weather cools across the country, frozen pipes in homes or businesses are a growing risk. Pipes can freeze, swell, and crack, leaving owners with costly flood damage. Any pipe exposed to temperatures below 20°F for several hours runs the risk of freezing. The biggest areas at risk are unheated areas, such as […]
Guest post by: Caitlin Ritchie What is the Solar Investment Tax Credit? In 2022, the solar investment tax credit, or ITC, offers a federal tax credit of 26% when you install solar panels on your property. The ITC has many names. When doing your research, you may see mentions of the federal solar tax credit, […]
Guest Post by: Joaquin Miranda with Homelight It’s certainly not easy to find a great home for a good price these days, and many people are competing for the inventory that is available. However, when you are willing to be a savvy shopper, there are ways to get what you want for less as long […]
From Lifehacker.com By: Sarah Showfety Not-so-recently built homes are often described by realtors as having “good bones,” meaning a strong structure and high level of quality and craftsmanship at their core. Of course, you can’t see beneath the paint and drywall when house-hunting, so how can you tell if the home you’ve got your eye on […]
